Summary 7-Government and Administrative Changes

Question 1

When and why were the KPD banned?

Answer 1

KPD banned after the reichstag fire in Feb 1933

Question 2

Why was June 1933 significant to the SPD?

Answer 2

They were outlawed as a party hostile to the nation and the state

Question 3

Which parties dissolved themselves in June/July 1933?

Answer 3

DNVP and Centre party

Question 4

Which law was passed on 14th July 1933?

Answer 4

Law against the formation of new parties. Banned all other parties but the Nazis

Question 5

Give an example of how significant powers were devolved to state governments?

Answer 5

Prussia
It had 60% of German territory and 50% of the population

Question 6

As Hitler wanted to centralise power which 2 laws were passed in March/April of 1933?

Answer 6

1st and 2nd laws for the coordination of the federal states- dissolved state assemblies and replaced them with Nazi dominated assemblies.
-They created a new post of Reich governor

Question 7

When were state assemblies abolished and the position of Reich governor made redundant?

Answer 7

January 1934

Question 8

What was abolished in February 1934?

Answer 8

The reichsrat was abolished

Question 9

How did the Nazis try and centralise power in the localities?

Answer 9

The Nazis created their own local party structure. Gauleiters effectively took over from RGs. The Nazis also tried to ensure (using violent means) that influential figures like mayors were Nazi supporters.

Question 10

How did Hitler centralise power in the Civil Service?

Answer 10

Nazi appointees were forced into positions of power and civil servants were required to follow the Nazi line or they were forced to resign.